Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $66,810 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,690
90th percentile $95,950
Employed locally 210
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,690
    25th
    $59,800
    50th (median)
    $66,810
    75th
    $79,630
    90th
    $95,950

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 126% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,140
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,640
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $82,500
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,170
    Las Cruces, NM $79,750

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,310
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,280
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Farmington, NM is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Farmington, NM is 6.1% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Farmington?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,690 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,800.